Phagz on 45: Episode Two

John C. Hughes May 26, 2008 9

Phagz on 45

Continuing our new weekly feature on Popdose, John C. Hughes and the world’s foremost Belinda Carlisle impersonator, a.k.a. his buddy Matty (or “Bearlinda,” if you prefer), knock back some drinks and review some singles, homo style. This week your rainbeaux duo take a listen to songs by Vanity, Corey Hart, We Are Scientists, and VHS or Beta while discussing candy stripers and Matty’s stretching technique. MP3s of the songs are below so you can follow along at home.

Vanity — “Strap On ‘Robbie Baby’” (download)

We Are Scientists — “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” (download)

VHS or Beta — “Can’t Believe a Single Word” (download)

Corey Hart — “Boy in the Box” (download)

  • http://music.consumerhelpweb.com/blog Mike

    I would like to know what the cat thought about the Vanity record (which, coincidentally, I just found on cassette last Wednesday for $1.99. I looked at the song titles and was like “how did she get away with using the words 'strap-on' in a song title in 1984???”.

    I wonder if she remembers the words to this now that she's been saved.

  • soundtrekkie

    I love you guys so much!

  • mojo

    More must-see Popdose TV. This is a fun feature, guys.

  • http://www.bastardradio.com steed

    I just recently finished reading Nikki Sixx's The Heroin Diaries and Vanity just looks so silly in that book. All she'll ever say about this period now is that it was a mistake and Jesus this and Jesus that. I mean, every single statement rolls around to something Jesus-oriented. Okay, so you were saved – I can respect that – but she's totally over the top and completely crazy about this.

    I can't deal with “Boy in the Box” – the lyrics in the chorus are just plain dumb. I hate Corey Hart with a passion.

    Anyway, great post – again.

  • http://www.popdose.com Zack

    I was a year ahead of Michael Tapper (the drummer for We Are Scientists) at Harvey Mudd College so I can confirm that he is, in fact, a scientist. Hell of a nice guy, too. I don't think he's with the band anymore, though.

  • Ray

    Still have that album on vinyl; seriously doubt if it will EVER be re-released (especially with Vanity/Denise Matthews' religious epiphany); Mechanical Emotion was actually a pretty good track and IIRC it was the second (although non-charting) single and had a pretty provocative picture sleeve.

  • Jim S

    is there any way i can get you to repost that vanity song?

    thanks.

  • Jim S

    is there any way i can get you to repost that vanity song?

    thanks.

  • Jim S

    is there any way i can get you to repost that vanity song?

    thanks.